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Detective Gilmartin suing parents of man accused of shooting him
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton police detective, who was seriously wounded in a January 11 shooting, has filed a lawsuit against the parents of Aiden Deininger for not securing their firearm. Gilmartin is seeking $100,000 dollars in damages from Alex and Crystal Eastman on charges of negligence and negligent entrustment. The lawsuit alleges Deininger, […]
Tenfold helps pilot study of landlord incentives
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is encouraging agencies that help homeless households find rentals to consider including financial incentives for landlords as part of a broader engagement effort. Doing so can dramatically reduce the time it takes for families to secure housing, it says. The evidence? A pilot program conducted...
DNC unveils billboards in Pennsylvania claiming Trump threatens IVF access
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unveiled billboards Friday in Pennsylvania claiming that former President Trump threatens access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), ahead of his rally in the Keystone State. In a statement exclusively sent to The Hill, the DNC argued Trump has lied about his position on IVF and wants to ban the procedure.…
Week 2 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS SPORTS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the second week of high school football and the 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week two under the Friday Night Lights is all wrapped up, see what you missed, and check out the final scores.
Football Recap: Crestwood Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Jake Jeckell and Gio Barna
Crestwood lost against Valley View back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Crestwood Comets lost to the Valley View Cougars on the road by a 28-13 margin. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Cougars are ranked 138th).
Late Summer Hues of Yellows and Blues
HONESDALE, Pa. — Paul takes a stroll around a garden that's so lush and elaborate, he has to take it in piece by piece. This week, he focuses on the late summer colors of yellows and blues. Richard Wulff takes Paul around his garden to show him which late summer plants he has in his yard that really enhances his garden.
Houdini Museum brings magic to the Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you’re looking for something to do over this holiday weekend, we have a hidden gem that will immerse you in the world of magic. 28/22 News stopped by a museum in Scranton that takes a look into the life of the master of illusion… Harry Houdini. Pick a card, […]
Men's Basketball Welcomes Four Newcomers to 2024-25 Roster
The University of Scranton men's basketball team led by head coach Carl Danzig and assistant coach Jeff Frank will welcome four newcomers to the program for the 2024-25 campaign as announced by the program this week. Ky Brown, a 6-0 guard from Harlem, N.Y., joins the Royals from Iona Prep...
Action being taken to clear out Hazle Twp. homeless camp
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is new information in an exclusive I-Team report involving a Luzerne County homeless camp and concerns from residents of a nearby apartment complex. People who live at a nearby apartment complex say they are dealing with theft and other disturbances connected to the camp and say local officials […]
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Tamaqua Man
Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate man last known to reside in Tamaqua. Isaih Antonio Blankson, age 22, currently has an active bench warrant after he failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on February 27, 2024 for Jury Selection for a trial of his.
Man charged for stabbing in Sunbury
Sunbury, Pa. — A woman's son allegedly stabbed her boyfriend after the couple had been arguing at a business Sunbury. Marquis McDowell, 28, admitted he pierced his mother's boyfriend with a box cutter shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 28, according to the affidavit. McDowell's mother and her boyfriend had been arguing all day at their residence on Market Street and after the woman threatened to call police, her boyfriend told her if she did, one of them would be "leaving in a body bag." ...
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